Appeal Application

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING PETITION FOR RELEASE FROM ACADEMIC-YEAR RESIDENCE LIFE HOUSING CONTRACT
DEADLINE TO RETURN FALL SEMESTER APPEAL:SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2008 AT NOON The University of Southern Mississippi considers the Residence Life Housing Contract to be a legally binding document on the part of the student and the University. There are certain situations outlined in the contract by which it is declared void. If a situation, not listed in the contract, arises under which you are unable to fulfill the requirements of the contract, the University has established the Residence Life/Dining Services Appeals Committee to review your petition. The appeals committee will schedule an appeal hearing to review the testimony of those students requesting to be released from the academic year rental agreement. Any appeals applicant who fails to appear for the scheduled hearing will forfeit the right to appeal and will remain responsible for paying the fees for campus housing and for food services. Appeal hearing decisions are final. It is important that the applicant for appeal completes the attached form and provides any supporting documentation to be considered (i.e., copy of bills, medical records, and class/work schedule). It is at the discretion of the appeals committee to decide what constitutes grounds for contract release. Petitions are generally decided based upon the severity of the circumstances, if there were situations that were not foreseen and could not have been prevented, and if the student has tried in all ways possible to meet the requirements of the contract. Please understand that failure to read the Residence Life Housing Contract is not a reason for appeal. You should use the resources of your Hall Director and your Assistant Director before submitting your petition. Once a petition is submitted it is first reviewed by the Department of Residence Life. Any student released from the housing contract will automatically forfeit the non-refundable application fee. Students remaining on campus are responsible for the daily housing rate. To have your petition considered, you must: 1. Either e-mail, fax, or mail any documentation that proves the circumstances for which the petition is being filed. If you do not send this information your petition may be denied on that basis alone. It is your responsibility to make sure that the Residence Life staff receives your information. FAX: 601.266.4891 MAIL: The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Residence Life 118 College Drive # 5064 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-00001 EMAIL: reslife@usm.edu 2.Fill out and submit the below application

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING PETITION FOR RELEASE FROM ACADEMIC-YEAR
RESIDENCE LIFE HOUSING CONTRACT

DEADLINE TO RETURN FALL SEMESTER APPEAL:SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2008 AT NOON

The University of Southern Mississippi considers the Residence Life Housing Contract to be a legally binding document on the part of the student and the University. There are certain situations outlined in the contract by which it is declared void. If a situation, not listed in the contract, arises under which you are unable to fulfill the requirements of the contract, the University has established the Residence Life/Dining Services Appeals Committee to review your petition.

The appeals committee will schedule an appeal hearing to review the testimony of those students requesting to be released from the academic year rental agreement. Any appeals applicant who fails to appear for the scheduled hearing will forfeit the right to appeal and will remain responsible for paying the fees for campus housing and for food services. Appeal hearing decisions are final.

It is important that the applicant for appeal completes the attached form and provides any supporting documentation to be considered (i.e., copy of bills, medical records, and class/work schedule).

It is at the discretion of the appeals committee to decide what constitutes grounds for contract release. Petitions are generally decided based upon the severity of the circumstances, if there were situations that were not foreseen and could not have been prevented, and if the student has tried in all ways possible to meet the requirements of the contract. Please understand that failure to read the Residence Life Housing Contract is not a reason for appeal. You should use the resources of your Hall Director and your Assistant Director before submitting your petition. Once a petition is submitted it is first reviewed by the Department of Residence Life.

Any student released from the housing contract will automatically forfeit the non-refundable application fee. Students remaining on campus are responsible for the daily housing rate.

To have your petition considered, you must:

1. Either e-mail, fax, or mail any documentation that proves the circumstances for which the petition is being filed. If you do not send this information your petition may be denied on that basis alone. It is your responsibility to make sure that the Residence Life staff receives your information.

FAX: 601.266.4891

MAIL:
The University of Southern Mississippi
Department of Residence Life
118 College Drive # 5064
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-00001

EMAIL: reslife@usm.edu

2.Fill out and submit the below application

BUYOUT / APPEAL APPLICATION
First Name: Last Name: Middle Initial: Campus PO Box: Southern Miss ID # Phone: Cell Phone: * You must enter phone, cell phone, or both. If this is not your current address, please note an address where you can be reached: Current Assignment: E-mail Address: A. State your reason(s) for appeal and explain why you believe you should be released from your housing contract. B. Explain how your situation has changed since the deadline expired to cancel your housing contract. C. How many semesters have you lived in the residence halls? D. FOR FINANCIAL APPEALS ONLY: 1. Compare on-campus and off-campus costs for housing and meals; explain how you will benefit financially by moving off campus. 2. How much financial aid do you expect to be awarded for the fall semester and for the spring semester? 3. Explain how your financial situation has changed since the deadline expired to cancel your housing contract.

BUYOUT / APPEAL APPLICATION

First Name: Last Name: Middle Initial:

Campus PO Box: Southern Miss ID #

Phone: Cell Phone: * You must enter phone, cell phone, or both.

If this is not your current address, please note an address where you can be reached:

Current Assignment: E-mail Address:

A. State your reason(s) for appeal and explain why you believe you should be released from your housing contract.

B. Explain how your situation has changed since the deadline expired to cancel your housing contract.

C. How many semesters have you lived in the residence halls?

D. FOR FINANCIAL APPEALS ONLY:

1. Compare on-campus and off-campus costs for housing and meals; explain how you will benefit financially by moving off campus.

2. How much financial aid do you expect to be awarded for the fall semester and for the spring semester?

3. Explain how your financial situation has changed since the deadline expired to cancel your housing contract.